Hello WTA Family!
As we “spring” into April, I would like to highlight WTA’s association with and participation in SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA Massachusetts is a state association of SkillsUSA, a national organization serving more than 300,000 high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including allied health occupations. Here in Massachusetts, SkillsUSA serves more than 34,000 students, teachers, and administrators within 51 high school and college programs. The mission of SkillsUSA is to prepare high performance workers by providing quality learning experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.
Here at WTA, we have a vibrant and active SkilsUSA Cohort of approximately 50 students. This past March 15, together with their advisor, Mrs. Maureen Baillargeon, and the other members of our faculty, participated in SkillsUSA District Competitions, which were held here in the WTA Cafeteria. Participants who earned gold or silver medals at this level move on to statewide competition, which takes place in Marlborough this year during the week of April 25. I am thrilled to announce that the following juniors and seniors received gold, silver, and bronze medals in district competition:
Gold:
Deimian Bloom: Industrial Motor Control
Elijah Bodeman: Computer Programming
Grace Burris: Restaurant Service
Jacob Cooper: Diesel Equipment Technology
Ariana DeJesus: Customer Service
Andrew Navarro: Collision Repair Technology
Matteo Reyes: Cabinetmaking
Sarah Shoemaker: Basic Health Care
Silver:
Max Blackak: Medical Terminology
Taygan Bradshaw: Nurse Assistant
Gabrielle Gaudet: First Aid
Aidan Nault-Goodreau: Photography
Maxwell Zelasko: Customer Service
Bronze:
Rudy Charland: Industrial Motor Control
Ethan Croteau: Cabinetmaking
Lindsey Deland: Photography
Airez Hernandez: Computer Programming
Aaron Liu: CNC Milling Specialist
Haylei Macchi: Restaurant Service
Henry Wildman: Carpentry
Congratulations to all of our SkillsUSA participants on a job VERY well done. We are SO proud of your accomplishments and we wish you good luck and continued success at states. Go Tigers!!!
In closing, as always, please know how grateful I am for all that you do on behalf of WTA!
Regards,
Joe Langone